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DG · NYSE · United States · Retail-Variety Stores
In shortDOLLAR GENERAL CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+5.2% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 5.2% | 34/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 3.5% | 34/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 19.0% | 95/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 13.0% | 86/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.13× | 28/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.54× | 81/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.06× | 84/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.54 | 11/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.6% | 42/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.58× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 3.6% | 98/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.3% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 4.1% | 40/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -13.8% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 34,220 | 37,845 | 38,692 | 40,612 | 42,724 |
| Cost of revenue | 23,407 | 26,025 | 26,973 | 28,595 | 29,625 |
| Gross profit | 10,813 | 11,820 | 11,719 | 12,017 | 13,100 |
| Selling, general & admin | 7,592 | 8,492 | 9,273 | 10,303 | 10,896 |
| Operating income | 3,221 | 3,328 | 2,446 | 1,714 | 2,204 |
| Interest expense | 158 | 211 | 327 | – | – |
| Pre-tax income | 3,063 | 3,117 | 2,120 | 1,440 | 1,965 |
| Income tax | 664 | 701 | 458 | 315 | 452 |
| Net income | 2,399 | 2,416 | 1,661 | 1,125 | 1,512 |
| Diluted EPS | $10.17 | $10.68 | $7.55 | $5.11 | $6.85 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 236 | 226 | 220 | 220 | 221 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.54 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 31, 2026 · Data updated Aug 27, 2026